Although not visible in the photo, there’s a high-rail truck pushing an Expo test train west of La Cienega at the Hayden Boulevard interlocking. It’s the very beginning of clearance testing on that stretch of track. A nice reminder to get ready for Expo Line opening on Saturday, April 28.

If anything, I would expect even more people to come out for the Expo opening than the 75,000 who turned out for the Eastside opening, given the excitement around the Expo Line. All that is to say that you may want to consider another option if you need to arrive punctually at Expo Park, or give yourself a lot of extra time, given that you may have to wait for several trains before you can board.

Great news!! Now, if only there were bicycle rental stations (low cost pay as you use) at each stop for pick up and return, and decrease 1 car lane for bicycles. I call it the “last mile project”. This is a way to link transportation infrastructure like some european cities.